What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru is to bus via Bangkok which costs RM 280 - RM 1500 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs RM 600 - RM 1600.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Johor Bahru?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at JB Custom Out via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hatyai and Queen Street Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 46m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Johor Bahru is 2118 km. The road distance is 2555 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 4m and costs RM 190 - RM 650.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru bus from?

Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs RM 460 - RM 2400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 480 - RM 530 and takes 41h 46m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 1:42 PM in Chiang Rai and 2:42 PM in Johor Bahru.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru is 2555 km. It takes approximately 33h 14m to drive from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru.

Where can I stay near Johor Bahru?

There are 3528+ hotels available in Johor Bahru.

Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Senai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane CEI - JHB
6h 40m
RM 467–2,331
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to JB Larkin Terminalbus Kl
40h 4m
RM 195–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hatyai to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus
41h 46m
RM 488–525
Drive 2,555 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahrucar 2,555 km
33h 14m
RM 1,176–1,699
Fly to Singapore Changi Airport
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane CEI - SIN
5h 10m
RM 633–1,578
Bus, train via Lampang
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 102
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
5. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to JB Larkin Terminalbus Kl
45h 32m
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to JB Larkin Terminalbus
2d 4h
RM 282–1,439

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 24mAverage Duration

RM 451Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Johor Bahru.

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Distance: 2,117.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Senai International Airport (JHB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to JB Custom Out via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hatyai, Singapore Golden Mile Complex, and Queen Street Terminal in around 41h 46m.

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